Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
Use a plastic trim tool to remove the ignition switch bezel.

Fig 2: Ignition Switch Bolts

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Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
Remove the left I/P insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
Remove the opening filler panel from the I/P steering column. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
Remove the I/P driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
Remove the ignition switch bolts.

Fig 3: Ignition Switch & I/P Trim Pad

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Lower the ignition switch away from the I/P trim pad.
Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

Fig 4: Ignition Switch & Lock Cylinder

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Depress and hold the detent on the bottom of the ignition switch in order to release the ignition lock cylinder. Remove the ignition lock cylinder with the key.
Remove the key from the lock cylinder.

Fig 5: Identifying Theft Deterrent Exciter Module

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Disengage the theft deterrent reader/exciter module retainers (1,2).
Remove the theft deterrent reader/exciter module (3) from the lock cylinder housing.
Remove the lock cylinder.
If the cylinder does not rotate, follow the procedure in the ignition switch replacement. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .